Agricultural Industry – Repetitive Motion Injuries for Corn Farming
From cereals to taco shells, a wide variety of food products contain corn—and that means corn farmers have a lot of work to do! The corn farming process has many steps, and corn farming employees may frequently use tools like combines, sickles, and pruner to harvest and thresh corn. In some situations, workers may also use their hands to performs tasks like removing kernels or picking the corn. When someone uses the same equipment for a long period of time or performs the same motions throughout the day, they may be at an increased risk of repetitive motion injuries, or injuries that occur from normal but repeated motions.
Repetitive motion injuries typically affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons, and include conditions like:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Epicondylitis
Over time, repetitive motion injuries can lead to constant or frequent pain, and may prevent corn farming workers from doing their jobs or other similar tasks. In some cases, repetitive motion can lead to permanent injuries.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their agriculture industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your agriculture industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
